Block 1 NUR 152 SCC (Scottsdale Community College)
(Spring 2025) Common Medication of GI System (5)
Questions With Complete Solutions
advise pt stool softeners are only for . . . Correct Answers short
term use; long term dependence, electrolyte imbalance
Antibacterial agents can be used to treat diarrhea with Correct
Answers confirmed bacterial cause
Bulk forming medications . . . Correct Answers absorb water
increasing bulk and peristalsis
bulk meds contradicted with: Correct Answers taken with
fluids (at least 8oz)
C:
-Abdominal pain
-N/V
-Obstruction
bulk meds onset Correct Answers 24 hours; initial treatment
for constipation
Bulking Agents Correct Answers Metamucil, Citrucel
Cleansing Enema used for Correct Answers -Severe
constipation/ impaction
- preparation for visualization procedures
- Empties for a bowel training program
, Cleansing enemas Correct Answers promote removal of feces
from the colon
Cleansing Solutions Correct Answers - Hypotonic
- Isotonic
- Hypertonic
Combination Laxatives Correct Answers Peri-colace
Enema response is governed by: Correct Answers - Height of
the solution container
-Speed of flow
- Concentration of the solution
- Resistance of the rectum
Examples of Antidiarrheals Correct Answers Keopectate
Imodium A-D
Lomotil
have client lay on side Correct Answers 5-10 min and retain
suppository for 30 min
Hypertonic solution enema Correct Answers - small volume
- stimulates peristalsis
- rapid acting
hypertonic solutions contradicted in . . . . Correct Answers
CHF and renal failure, (fluid retention)
Hypotonic includes Correct Answers tap water enema
15min large volume
(Spring 2025) Common Medication of GI System (5)
Questions With Complete Solutions
advise pt stool softeners are only for . . . Correct Answers short
term use; long term dependence, electrolyte imbalance
Antibacterial agents can be used to treat diarrhea with Correct
Answers confirmed bacterial cause
Bulk forming medications . . . Correct Answers absorb water
increasing bulk and peristalsis
bulk meds contradicted with: Correct Answers taken with
fluids (at least 8oz)
C:
-Abdominal pain
-N/V
-Obstruction
bulk meds onset Correct Answers 24 hours; initial treatment
for constipation
Bulking Agents Correct Answers Metamucil, Citrucel
Cleansing Enema used for Correct Answers -Severe
constipation/ impaction
- preparation for visualization procedures
- Empties for a bowel training program
, Cleansing enemas Correct Answers promote removal of feces
from the colon
Cleansing Solutions Correct Answers - Hypotonic
- Isotonic
- Hypertonic
Combination Laxatives Correct Answers Peri-colace
Enema response is governed by: Correct Answers - Height of
the solution container
-Speed of flow
- Concentration of the solution
- Resistance of the rectum
Examples of Antidiarrheals Correct Answers Keopectate
Imodium A-D
Lomotil
have client lay on side Correct Answers 5-10 min and retain
suppository for 30 min
Hypertonic solution enema Correct Answers - small volume
- stimulates peristalsis
- rapid acting
hypertonic solutions contradicted in . . . . Correct Answers
CHF and renal failure, (fluid retention)
Hypotonic includes Correct Answers tap water enema
15min large volume
